The Distribution and Biogenic Origins of Zinc in the Mineralised Tooth Tissues of Modern and Fossil Hominoids: Implications for Life History, Diet and Taphonomy

The Distribution and Biogenic Origins of Zinc in the Mineralised Tooth Tissues of Modern and Fossil Hominoids: Implications for Life History, Diet and Taphonomy

Zinc is incorporated into enamel, dentine and cementum during tooth growth. This work aimed to distinguish between the processes underlying Zn incorporation and Zn distribution. These include different mineralisation processes, the physiological events around birth, Zn ingestion with diet, exposure...

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Main Authors: M. Christopher Dean, Jan Garrevoet, Stijn J. M. Van Malderen, Frédéric Santos, Marta Mirazón Lahr, Robert Foley, Adeline Le Cabec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
trace elements
neonatal line
enamel
SXRF
enamel thickness
mineralisation process
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/12/1455

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